Psalm 119 is the longest book in the Bible, and is divided into several parts for the purpose of this blog. Today begins the chapter (psalm) with verses one through eight. 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the Lord! 2 Blessed are those who keep His … Continue reading The Blessings of Obedience (Psalm 119:1 – 8)
Praise God for His Mercy (Psalm 118)
Psalm 118:1–4 (NKJV) 1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.” The psalmist … Continue reading Praise God for His Mercy (Psalm 118)
Everybody Praise the Lord! (Psalm 117)
1 Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples! 2 For His merciful kindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! There are three things to notice here. First, praise is appropriate for everyone, and actually is commanded. Whether Gentile or Jew, all peoples … Continue reading Everybody Praise the Lord! (Psalm 117)
Thanksgiving for Deliverance (Psalm 116)
The psalmist begins by declaring his love for the Lord. His love is based on God's willingness to hear his prayers. The writer also pledges his allegiance to the Lord for all his life. When he felt the pains of death, he called on the name of the Lord for deliverance. But when He called … Continue reading Thanksgiving for Deliverance (Psalm 116)
The God Greater Than Any God (Psalm 115)
This psalm begins with a direct order from the writer to the reader not to seek or accept glory. Only God deserves glory, because of His mercy and truth. He then compares the relative greatness of God versus the gods or idols of the nations. Our God is in heaven, omnipotent, autonomous. Idols are the … Continue reading The God Greater Than Any God (Psalm 115)
He Will See You Through (Psalm 114)
The writer of this psalm recounts points of Israel's history of deliverance from Israel by describing the earth's reaction to the events. He begins by setting the stage: 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, 2 Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion. From … Continue reading He Will See You Through (Psalm 114)
Go and Tell: Ministry to the Uncertain
Notes from a sermon by Dr. Greg Sloop preached at Kannapolis Church of God in the 10:30 am morning worship service on March 19, 2017. Luke 7:17–23 (NKJV) 17 And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And … Continue reading Go and Tell: Ministry to the Uncertain
Forever God, God Most High, Gracious God (Psalm 113)
The psalmist writer of Psalm 113 gives us reasons to praise God for three very distinct reasons. First, he illuminates the idea that God is worthy of praise forever, a definite allusion to the fact that He is a forever God. He is eternal and therefore is worthy of and may be praise forever. This … Continue reading Forever God, God Most High, Gracious God (Psalm 113)
The Condition of the Righteous (Psalm 112)
The psalmist here begins with another admonition to praise the Lord. This time, the writer lists not his attributes, but rather His acts. Psalm 111 looked at the motivation and quality of the acts of God, but this psalm looks at his acts in light of the obedience of man. The man who fears the … Continue reading The Condition of the Righteous (Psalm 112)
Praise the Lord! (Psalm 111)
"Praise the Lord!" the psalmist proclaims as he opens up this psalm of acclaim to his Lord. His descriptions of the Lord include attributes such as greatness, honor, gloruy, righteousness, and wonderful works. He names God as a provider of food and heritage. His works are full of purity and justice. He redeems His people … Continue reading Praise the Lord! (Psalm 111)
Devoted To You 